Train services at Pensarn station in Conwy after an incident on Tuesday morning when a person was struck by a train. (Image: North Wales Live)

11:58

Signing out

Sadly BTP have confirmed a person has died in this morning’s incident. You can read the full story here

10:50KEY EVENT

Person dies after being hit by train

A statement from the British Transport Police, says:

At 06.27am today, officers were called to Towyn after reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended however a person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family. This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

09:36

Person hit by train in Towyn

A person is understood to have been hit between Rhyl and Abergele, near Ty Gwyn Chalet and Caravan Park in Towyn.

A spokesman for the Welsh Ambulance Service, said:

We received a call at 6:35am this morning to an incident between Rhyl and Abergele near Ty Gwyn Chalet and Caravan Park, Towyn Road, Towyn. We responded with two rapid response vehicles and an emergency ambulance.

09:05KEY EVENT

Services no longer affected

Virgin Trains has confirmed the incident has come to an end and services will now resume as normal.

08:50

Virgin refund

If you have been delayed by 30 minutes or more on a Virgin train this morning, you can get a refund on your ticket.

More information can be found in the tweet below.

08:47

Time of incident

The incident, involving a Virgin train, is believed to have happened at around 6.40am this morning.

08:45

Bus replacement between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction

Transport for Wales has just confirmed that the down main line has now reopened. Trains will run as far as Rhyl.

Pat’s coaches are going to Chester and Transport for Wales is currently trying to recruit buses to go to Rhyl and Llandudno Junction.

08:37

National Rail

A statement published on the National Rail website, says:

A person has been hit by a train between Llandudno Junction and Chester. All lines between these stations are currently blocked and trains are unable to run. Disruption is expected to continue until approximately 10:00.

08:33

Disruption

Disruption is expected until around 10am this morning, Transport for Wales has said.

08:32

Services may be cancelled or delayed

All lines between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl are currently blocked following the incident.

Transport for Wales has said services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

08:27

Bore da

Train services in North Wales have been disrupted this morning after a person was hit by a train between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl. We’ll bring you updates on this incident as we get them.